People

Florida Regional Coordinator

Oregon Policy Manager

The activist loves Oregon more than he loves life, said Tom McCall, one of the state's greatest governors and champion of the Beach Bill. So Oregon was a natural landing pad for this outspoken North Carolinian, reared feet firmly planted in the sand. As Oregon Field Manager for Surfrider Foundation and extreme karaoke professional, I have an amazing opportunity to amplify voices across this great state.

Legal Associate

Staley provides legal solutions to Surfrider Foundation's Global Headquarters, and works closely with Surfrider Foundation chapters and regional staff around the country on a broad array of legal matters, including litigation and policy strategies, in order to further Surfrider's mission of protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches.

Special Projects

California Policy Manager

I was drawn to Surfrider’s philosophy of being a “member-driven” organization that inspires effective coastal activism. I’m constantly amazed by the throngs of Surfrider supporters who participate in issues they care about. As a California Policy Manager, I have the honor of working with highly motivated, intelligent and caring people—and together, we are protecting our oceans, beaches and waves—one victory at a time.

Web Developer

I've learned that I am a person who is not driven by maximizing profit margins or decreasing unit costs, but by serving the community and protecting the natural environment. It’s not often that web developers get that opportunity, so I was thrilled to join the Surfrider team, and help increase its capacity online.

Membership Manager

Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager

Traveling down the Garden State Parkway from Bergen County, NJ to go to the beach was routine by age five. My grandmother bought an oceanfront summer cottage on Long Beach Island soon afterwards and that was it. The beach and ocean were the front yard, my playground, and the only place I wanted to be.

Systems Administrator

I run the web servers, email system, office network, and other pieces of the puzzle that help Surfrider, its staff, and its chapters accomplish their mission of protecting and enjoying oceans, waves and beaches.

Senior Staff Scientist

I had been surfing in Southern California for about two decades when I saw a notice in Surfer Magazine in 1985 for a new surfer-based environmental organization to protect the oceans, waves and beaches. I joined and I've been a member ever since.